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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,540.40, 1,238,310.60 and 264,631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,540.40, 1,238,310.60 and 264,631.60 is: 396,947.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,540.40 : 1,238,310.60 = 264,631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,540.40/1,238,310.60 = 264,631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,540.40x = 1,238,310.60 × 264,631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,540.40x = 327,696,115,374.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,696,115,374.96/825,540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,947.40

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